Manager - Workshops

GAL Global Aerospace Logistics; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

GAL Global Aerospace Logistics in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead the aviation maintenance workshop and ensure high aircraft readiness. You will coordinate with shop supervisors, manage work orders, and ensure timely reporting and compliance with maintenance standards.

The role requires supervising daily operations, planning resources, and maintaining essential records. Experience in aviation maintenance and TAMMS familiarity is expected for this position, based in the UAE

Qualifications

• Experience supervising day-to-day workshop maintenance operations.
• Knowledge of aviation maintenance standards and safety procedures.
• Ability to coordinate servicing and repair techniques with shop supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day to day workshop’s maintenance operation.
• Coordinates with shop supervisors on servicing & repair techniques according to directives and manuals.
• Distributes and monitors all work orders assigned to the shops.
• Maintains and updates personnel files and records.
• Prepares evaluations and reports; ensures TAMMS records are accurate.

Skills

Workshop management

Aviation maintenance

Team supervision

Maintenance planning

Education

Technical diploma or degree in aviation maintenance

Tools

TAMMS

Job description

We are an Emirati company focused on creating a balanced, expert workforce, specialising in aviation services, for the UAE.Come join us today!

JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS

Abu Dhabi
Published on 16/09/2026

Overview

The Workshop Manager works closely with Customer and all associated Managers to carry out intermediate maintenance to achieve a high rate of aircraft readiness.

• 1. Supervises the day to day workshop’s maintenance operation.
• 2. Coordinates with shop supervisors on servicing & repair techniques and procedures according to all applicable directives, technical manuals, and standard operational policies.
• 3. Distributes and monitors all work orders assigned to the shops.
• 4. Maintains and updates personnel files.
• 5. Prepares evaluations, special reports and ensures records pertaining to aircraft component repair and related activities are in accordance with The Army Maintenance Management System (TAMMS).
• 6. Recommends and administers plans and policies.
• 7. Assists in determining need for outside contractors as well as coordinating and inspecting such work.
• 8. Makes regular inspections of shops facilities and prepares required reports.
• 9. Determines man-hours, personnel, parts and facility requirements to improve shop’s production.
• 10. Monitors all logistical needs such as parts, tools, manuals, and equipments required to sustain and improve shops’ operation.
• 11. Performs maintenance trend analysis and applies production control, quality control, training requirements, safety techniques, and other maintenance management principles.
• 12. Maintains and updates accountability records for all tools and equipment assigned to the Workshop Department.